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Message:: [QUOTE="ddddd, post: 24767601, member: 22377"]Entering the circulated grades, we have a Gen 6 AU 58 plus AU 55 and a Gen 5 AU 50. This is the first grading tier where I have a gap-the AU 53 is one I'm still searching for. I saw one on eBay but was not willing to pay the $100 ask, especially since the coin had poor eye appeal (if it had good eye appeal or was about half the cost, I would have added it to the set). These are tougher to find but still doable (as you can see I have three of the four and the last one is out there if I really wanted it). The AU 58 is the best of the group. It has strong luster and a hint of wear. There are hits, so it isn't an "AU 65" but more of an "AU 62" that was properly called a 58. The AU 55 has more wear, duller luster, and a bigger hit on the cheek. It's not as common of a date as some of the earlier coins featured in my set but that might explain why someone sent it in (although this is still not an expensive date until you get to MS). The AU 50 still has luster (as expected) and has hits scattered throughout. This is another less common (while not expensive) date. Note that the slab is not cracked; there is a shadow in the photo that gives that impression. I think the grades are all appropriate. None are problem coins (you will see why I made that comment when the next group is posted). [ATTACH=full]1584352[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1584353[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1584354[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1584355[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]